how do you remove the shift knob on C5?
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I gotta think that if you search for "demon key" you'll find plenty of info. Prying is best. DO NOT YANK on it... you'll get nowhere...
Some say putting some WD-40 or similar helps to aidein the removal but definately pry on it carefully. Use a locking pliers and pry on the bottom of them using the top of the **** as a base to pry against. Cover it with a heavy rag before prying.
Some have also used a vise grips and made a sliding hammer out of the adjusting screw by replacing it with a longer screw and a small weight to slide on it for a way to pull the key out. That seems like a good way to me.
Be patient...
Good luck!!
Some say putting some WD-40 or similar helps to aidein the removal but definately pry on it carefully. Use a locking pliers and pry on the bottom of them using the top of the **** as a base to pry against. Cover it with a heavy rag before prying.
Some have also used a vise grips and made a sliding hammer out of the adjusting screw by replacing it with a longer screw and a small weight to slide on it for a way to pull the key out. That seems like a good way to me.
Be patient...
Good luck!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Corona California
St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by VRROOOM2
I gotta think that if you search for "demon key" you'll find plenty of info. Prying is best. DO NOT YANK on it... you'll get nowhere...
Some say putting some WD-40 or similar helps to aidein the removal but definately pry on it carefully. Use a locking pliers and pry on the bottom of them using the top of the **** as a base to pry against. Cover it with a heavy rag before prying.
Some have also used a vise grips and made a sliding hammer out of the adjusting screw by replacing it with a longer screw and a small weight to slide on it for a way to pull the key out. That seems like a good way to me.
Be patient...
Good luck!!
Some say putting some WD-40 or similar helps to aidein the removal but definately pry on it carefully. Use a locking pliers and pry on the bottom of them using the top of the **** as a base to pry against. Cover it with a heavy rag before prying.
Some have also used a vise grips and made a sliding hammer out of the adjusting screw by replacing it with a longer screw and a small weight to slide on it for a way to pull the key out. That seems like a good way to me.
Be patient...
Good luck!!
Be patient it will come out
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Clamp some vice grips on the demon key, and then while pulling and rocking, tap (bang) the side of the vice grips with a hammer. Will take you a couple but it will come out.
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From: Downingtown, PA
Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Clamp some vice grips on the demon key, and then while pulling and rocking, tap (bang) the side of the vice grips with a hammer. Will take you a couple but it will come out.
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Great instructions on the Vette Essentials web site.
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
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Originally Posted by bcyellowc5
Great instructions on the Vette Essentials web site.
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Clamp some vice grips on the demon key, and then while pulling and rocking, tap (bang) the side of the vice grips with a hammer. Will take you a couple but it will come out.
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by sjohnson
Does anyone know how to remove the shifter **** on a C5. Does it unscrew?
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
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Doesn't the A4 **** just have a staple holding it in place...at least thats all mine had. The staple is located at the bottom of the **** on the side facing the radio...put it in the 1st gear position and you'll be able to see it
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Originally Posted by Fastbird93
Clamp some vice grips on the demon key, and then while pulling and rocking, tap (bang) the side of the vice grips with a hammer. Will take you a couple but it will come out.
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From: Oceanside CA
Originally Posted by 4GTABODT
Doesn't the A4 **** just have a staple holding it in place...at least thats all mine had. The staple is located at the bottom of the **** on the side facing the radio...put it in the 1st gear position and you'll be able to see it
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From: Holly Ridge North Carolina
Originally Posted by PaceThis
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